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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • A new renewable energy platform supported by the African Development Bank and partners will serve nearly 70,000 households
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African Development Bank, PowerGen, and Partners Launch Transformative Renewable Energy Platform to Scale Clean Energy Access Across the Continent

With funding secured, PowerGen is well-positioned to serve the energy needs of more than 68,000 households and reduce the cost of power for 7,000 businesses

PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa. The platform is a collaboration between PowerGen and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Danish…

Energy Capital & Power
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Repsol Outlines Plans to Shape the Future of Energy Exploration in Libya, Targeting 350,000 Barrels Per Day (BPD) by 2025

In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol, shares insights on the company’s production growth strategy, a nine-well exploration drilling campaign and its involvement in Libya’s upcoming bid round

Repsol has been deeply involved in Libya for nearly three decades. How do you see your role evolving in the country over the next decade, particularly as Libya aims to increase its oil production significantly? Repsol is dedicated to maintaining a lasting and meaningful presence in Libya, a country that has…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Investing in African Energy: What to Expect at African Energy Week 2025
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Investing in African Energy: What to Expect at African Energy Week 2025

Taking place 29 September to 3 October, the event serves as the largest gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent, facilitating investment in strategic projects

Africa is on the precipice of accelerated growth, with major energy projects and untapped resources creating an attractive environment for project developers and financiers. With the continent’s energy demand projected to more than double by 2050 and fossil fuels expected to comprise up to 60% of the energy mix by…

Siemens AG

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    • Siemens was recently named 'Best Company in Digital Transformation & Innovation' at the Africa Best Business Awards, held in Ghana
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Siemens Drives Ghana’s Energy Future with 950,000 Smart Meter Integrations and Transformative Digital Solutions

Operationally, the system consolidates previously fragmented platforms, allowing smart meters from various manufacturers to operate seamlessly under one universal backend

Technology leader, Siemens (www.Siemens.com) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its transformative Meter Management System, successfully integrating 950,000 smart meters across Ghana. This innovative solution is revolutionizing electricity management and driving digitalization for the state utility, positively impacting over 4 million users.  In recognition of its contribution to the region’s digital…

International Criminal Court (ICC)
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Questions and answers on the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

Joseph Kony is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least 1 July 2002 until 31 December 2005 in northern Uganda

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles discussed Cooperation with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA)

Both parties expressed a keen interest in exploring new opportunities for collaboration in the fields such as tourism, culture and education

Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, met with Mrs. Pimwadee Sovaratanapang, the Deputy Director General and Acting Director General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. The delegation from TICA is here specially to hold discussions with the Seychelles…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Windmills and solar energy systems supported by the African Development Bank Group are bringing sustainable energy to the most remote areas of the continent
    • Wale Shonibare, African Development Bank's Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulation
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The Critical Need for Energy Access in Africa: A Roadmap to Prosperity (By Wale Shonibare)

At the current pace of electrification and with Africa’s rapid demographic growth, the number of people without electricity will remain largely unchanged unless we take bold and immediate action

By Wale Shonibare, African Development Bank's (www.AfDB.org​) Director of  Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulation  Across Africa, the sunlight shines bright and natural resources abound. Yet despite that lies a pressing issue that threatens to stifle the continent’s growth and prosperity: the lack of access to reliable and sustainable electricity.…

Energy Capital & Power

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Liberia's Direct Negotiation Round Unlocks Offshore Potential

Offering 29 blocks across the Liberia and Harper Basins, Liberia provides substantial exploration and production opportunities, backed by high-quality seismic data and favorable terms aimed at attracting international investment

Last August, the government of Liberia, through the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA), launched its Direct Negotiation Licensing Round, offering 29 offshore blocks in the Liberia and Harper Basins. This licensing initiative is designed to stimulate further exploration and production activity in Liberia’s offshore oil and gas sector, aligning with…

African School of Governance

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    • ASG Grand Launch (left to right) Hon. Mugenzi Patrice (Minister of Local Government - Republic of Rwanda), Mr. Francis Gatare (Senior Advisor, Office of the President – Republic of Rwanda), Dr. Agnes Kalibata (President, Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa - AGRA), Hon. Joseph Nsengimana (Minister of Education - Republic of Rwanda), Professor Kingsley Moghalu (President of African School of Governance), H.E Hailemariam Desalegn (Co-Founder of ASG & Guardian, ASG Foundation), Hon. Paula Ingabire (Minister of ICT & Innovation - Republic of Rwanda), Mr. Jean Guy Afrika (Chief Executive Officer – Rwanda Development Board)
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The African School of Governance Launches in Kigali: Transforming Governance, Inspiring Change; a Movement to Redefine Leadership in Africa

The school’s mission is to nurture leaders to drive Africa’s sustainable development by providing innovative public policy education, cutting-edge research, and a platform for policy engagement

The African School of Governance (ASG) (https://ASG.ac/) officially launched on January 14, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda and opened recruitment for its Inaugural Cohort for 2025/2026. The Grand Launch convened with distinguished leaders, policymakers, academics, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to celebrate the establishment of ASG as a pioneering…

Afreximbank
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Prosper Africa and Afreximbank Announce New Partnership to Mobilize Trade Opportunities between the United States (U.S.) and Africa

The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration, including, capital access facilitation, technical and transaction advisory support for creative deals, SME development for agribusiness and textiles, Creative Africa Nexus, and strategic event collaboration

Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa in key sectors. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organizations to mobilize trade opportunities and investment capital, with…